Sign



Oct. 21, 1941.

E. V. CARTER SIGN Fil ed June 27, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 v 'Invchtor Edward Van/r58 By v t Attorney Patented Oct. 21, 1941 UNITED STATES PAT T OFFEE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in signs and more particularly to signs of the interchangeable type.

The principal object of the present invention is to provide a sign especially adapted for use about gasoline stations and th like Where prices frequently change and to the end that the sign can be easily changed in parts without preparing an entirely new sign, thus not only saving considerable trouble but also expense.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a sign of the interchangeabl type which can be changed from time to time as the need requires with but a minimum amount of effort.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader of the following specification.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 represents a front elevational view of the sign with portions broken away.

Figure 2 is a side elevational View with parts fragmentarily shown.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary detailed sectional view taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a section on the line 5-5 of Figure 1.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of one of the panels.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that numerals 5 represent vertically extending T- beams which are contained in a vertically extending jacket 6. The leg flanges of th beams 5 protrude through slots 1 at the inner sides of the said jacket 6. Numeral 8 denotes an upper section, numeral 9 a removable panel, numeral Ill a. removable panel and numeral H a lower section. The upper and lower sections 8 and H are preferably each constructed of an elongated sheet of metal fitted at its intermediate portion to provide side portions which straddle the corresponding end portions of the opposed flanges of th T-beams 5 as suggested in Figure 1.

Abutting strips l2 are located within the sections 8 and H slightly inwardly from the edges thereof to form a head trough [S in the upper section 8 and a seat trough I4 in the lower section ll. Between the upper and lower sections 8 and II the opposed flanges of the T-beams 5 are bridged by the straps l5 between which is located the abutting strip l6 which is welded or otherwise secured to the straps IS. The abutting strip [6 is secured to the straps l5 closer to the upper edges of the latter than the lower edges to provide the upper shallow trough l I as compared with the deeper underlying trough l8. As can be seen, the strips 12 extend only between the inner edges of the T-beams, while the straps l5 overlap the opposite sides of said flanges.

The panels 9 and H) are formed with finger openings IQ for facilitating lifting and removal of the panels from the trough. Substantially triangular-shaped rest members 20 are provided for the lower ends of the jacket 6 and each has a ground engaging flange 2|.

An upstanding apertured member 22 is suitably secured as by spot-welding or the like to the upper end of each of the T-beams 5 so that the sign can be suspended to swing, if desired, the lower portion of each of these members 22 extending downwardly into the corresponding jacket 6.

It can be seen, that to remove either on of the panels 9 or IE], the panel is simply lifted with its upper edge engaging into the deeper trough I3 or I8 to the end that the lower end of the corresponding panel can be entirely elevated above the trough I! or M and to the end that the panel can be swung laterally and moved completely out of the sign frame. Replacements are made in a like manner by first inserting the upper edge of the panel into the upper trough 13 or [8 and then dropping the lower edge of the panel into the underlying trough H or M. The panels 9 and II] can carry price designations while permanent indicia can be located on the sections 8 and l I.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specific terms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Having described the claimed as new is:

A sign comprising a pair of T-beams, a channeled member horizontally disposed between the T-beams, a sign plate interposed between the T-beams and having its lower edge disposed into the channel of the channeled member, a second sign plate consisting of a front wall and a back wall, said walls being spaced and adapted to overlap the internal opposed flanges of the T- beams, a strip interposed between the front and rear walls adjacent the lower edge thereof to define a channel in the lower portion of the second mentioned sign member to receive the upper edge portion of the first mentioned sign plate.

invention, what is EDWARD V. CARTER. 

